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January 2009 CASD Students, Parents & Staff: The administration of CASD would like you to be aware of the following information regarding pertussis (whooping cough) that we received from Dr. James Wilson, Medical Director of District Health Department #10: "As of January 26, 2009, there has been an increase in pertussis cases in some of our neighboring counties. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract. It can occur at any age. Sometimes it is hard to diagnose because it has some of the same symptoms of a cold (cough). There is vaccine to protect children and adults against pertussis. Your child probably received a series of pertussis vaccines in combination with diphtheria and tetanus starting at two months of age with booster doses. There is now a pertussis vaccine for adolescents and adults that is recommended. Everyone should have a booster dose of vaccine every ten years. If your child is not complete on his/her immunizations, we recommend that you consider having your child immunized at this time. You may contact your private health care provider or call your local health provider or call your local health department to schedule an appointment." The Crawford County District Health
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